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The latest news, press releases, and stories from across OurCoop
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New Your Co-op Food Store Opens in Sutton Coldfield
A new Your Co-op Food store opened its doors in Sutton Coldfield yesterday (Thursday, 6th May). Located on Rectory Road, the store will create 18 jobs for…
10 May 2021
Younity Launched To Put Community Energy at the Heart of UK Sustainable Power
The Midcounties Co-operative and green energy provider Octopus Energy have relaunched their community energy joint venture as Younity to further strengthen…
30 April 2021
Willington food store gets fresh new look with £117k makeover after proving a lifeline to community during pandemic
A community food store in South Derbyshire where colleagues have been going above and beyond to support locals during these uncertain times has been given a…
27 April 2021
Take Part in Your AGM and Your Co-op Conversations
Your Co-op AGM 2021 is taking place Thursday 13th May between 6.30pm - 8.30pm. But that’s not all, in the run-up to the big day, this year we are also…
22 April 2021
The Midcounties Co-operative Shortlisted for Leading Co-op of the Year
We’re proud to announce that we’ve been shortlisted for the ‘Leading Co-op of the Year’ award in this year’s Co-op of the Year Awards, which is testament of…
21 April 2021
Erdington food store gets fresh new look with £70k makeover after proving a lifeline to community during pandemic
A community food store in Birmingham where colleagues have been going above and beyond to support locals during these uncertain times has been given a fresh…
19 April 2021
The Midcounties Co-operative to Open Three Stores in Gloucestershire This Spring
The Midcounties Co-operative is set to open three new Your Co-op Food stores in Gloucestershire this spring following a total investment of over £1.4 million.
16 April 2021
Co-op Women’s Voices With Our President, Helen Wiseman
Join us online for a conversation with Helen Wiseman, president of the Midcounties Co-operative, on Tuesday 20 April 2021 @2-3pm
13 April 2021
Desborough food store gets fresh new look with £156k makeover after proving a lifeline to community during pandemic
A community food store in Northamptonshire where colleagues have been going above and beyond to support locals during these uncertain times has been given a…
2 April 2021
Midcounties Co-op and Leamington FC Partner To Support the Community
Leamington Football Club and The Midcounties Co-operative have agreed a new five-year sponsorship deal which will see the Society support the club with its…
1 April 2021
Florist’s shop’s future is rosy as it sets up new home within Central England Co-op food store in Stafford
A Stafford food store has welcomed a brand-new florist shop to offer the community years of experience in providing amazing floral displays to mark…
24 March 2021
The Midcounties Co-operative Makes Thousands of Hand Sanitisers Available to Its Local Communities
The Midcounties Co-operative has distributed 15,600 tubes of hand sanitiser to over a hundred of its Food stores, which will be donated to some of those…
18 March 2021
The Midcounties Co-operative Partners With Aspire To Help Homeless in Oxfordshire With Employment Support
This week, The Midcounties Co-operative launched a new project to help support homeless and disadvantaged people in Oxfordshire.
18 March 2021
Brand new coffee shop to launch next month at Central England Co-op’s new flagship site in Lichfield
Central England Co-op’s £3 million flagship site in Lichfield will soon be home to a brand-new coffee shop creating up to 10 jobs and a great new offering…
15 March 2021
Fairtrade Fortnight Campaign Calls for Change in the Ongoing Fight Against Climate Change
The Midcounties Co-operative is encouraging customers and members to join the fight against climate change with its campaign to mark Fairtrade Fortnight,…
4 March 2021